The Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) sets a new precedent for climate regulation — and a new course for carbon markets.

“Navigating CORSIA” was Episode 1 of Oka’s Webinar Series. Chris Slater, Oka Founder and CEO, hosted a panel of industry experts: Hugh Salway, Senior Director Market Development and Partnerships at Gold Standard, Anna Hickey, Partner, Climate Finance at Philip Lee, and Simon Henry, Director of Carbon Development at IETA. They covered crucial, practical advice for project developers on how to effectively navigate, prepare for, and comply with CORSIA rules amid ongoing uncertainties.

Key Highlights

CORSIA is set to transform global carbon markets, representing one of its biggest ever tailwinds. The critical question is not whether it will drive demand for carbon credits, but when and how to successfully navigate the complex landscape.

While eligible project developers can expect to enjoy surging revenues and higher margins, the road to CORSIA is not straightforward.

In this webinar, our panel of industry experts covered:

• How to navigate a complex landscape of certified credits, Letters of Authorization, legal guarantees, developing country infrastructure, and Article 6 rules
• How carbon insurance works to on-ramp sellers more quickly and smoothly, while protecting buyers against country risk

About the Panelists

• Chris Slater, Oka, The Carbon Insurance Company™ (host): De-risks carbon credits to scale market growth and accelerate climate action. Its pioneering insurance products support buyers and sellers in both the voluntary and compliance markets.
• Hugh Salway, Gold Standard: Sets the standard for climate development interventions to quantify, certify and maximize impact of climate and development activities.
• Anna Hickey, Philip Lee: One of carbon markets’ leading corporate and commercial law firms, and a recognized leader in several areas of law, including corporate and M&A, competition, construction, data, employment, energy, environmental, EU, intellectual property, PPP, procurement, real estate and tax.
• Simon Henry, IETA: An association of more than 300 members with an active stake in the international carbon markets to deliver net zero emissions.